Jimmy D. Ginger

Preferred Name: Jimmy
Nickname/Call Sign: J’my
Date of Birth: January 22, 1934
Headed West: February 8, 2015
Highest Military Grade Held: 0-4 – Major
Hometown: Beebe, AR
Biography

Jim flew 100 missions over North Vietnam. He was a Silver Star recipient and earned many other medals.

He also served the state of Arkansas as an administrator for 10 years. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his squirrel (Jeri), visiting with online friends, and spoiling his grandkids.

Jim also did volunteer work with the American Red Cross during national disasters as a guru of computer knowledge. He attended Trinity Assembly of God church and had many friends there. He was a member of River Rats – an association of retired fighter pilots, and the CASBAR and Super Saber Society online military communities.

Headed West

Jimmy D. Ginger, USAF Major, (Ret) “Headed West” on February 8, 2015.

Air Force veteran, Jim Ginger died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 8, 2015. He was born in Beebe, Arkansas on January 22, 1934.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Frances (Jeri) Ginger, daughter, Geinah of Little Rock, and son, Scott (Marty) of Little Rock. Also survived by his much adored grandchildren, Zac and Emily Armstrong of Little Rock, Erik Barentine of Alabama; along with his loyal canine companion, Jack. He was predeceased by his parents, Troy and Elsie Ginger, his sister, Barbara Wood, his daughter Karen, and his grandson, Jordan.

Jim did 100 flight missions over North Vietnam. He was a Silver Star recipient as well as many other medals. He also served the state of Arkansas as an administrator for 10 years.

After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his squirrel (Jeri), visiting with online friends, and spoiling his grandkids. He also did volunteer work with the American Red Cross during national disasters as a guru of computer knowledge. He attended Trinity Assembly of God church and had many friends there. He was a member of River Rats – an association of retired fighter pilots, and the CASBAR and Super Sabre Society online military communities.

Interment with Military Honors was at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.

Source: www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.

Published February 10, 2015

Pilot Information

Units Assigned

  • 4/1957 Graduated from Aviation Cadets. Received my Wings Commissioned 2nd Lt. Bryan AFB, TX
  • 1957-1959 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron, England AFB, Alexandria, LA (F-100D)
  • 1959-1963 430th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Cannon AFB, Clovis, NM (F-100D)
  • 1963-1966 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan (F-105D)
  • 1966-1970 95th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, Dover AFB, Dover, DE (F-106)
  • 1970-1972 Command Post, Incirlik, AB, Turkey
  • 1972-1973 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Ubon, AB, Thailand (F-4 C/D/E)
  • 1973-1974 Wing Life Support Officer, Little Rock AFB, Little Rock, AR
  • 12/1974 Retired USAF

Awards & Decorations

Air Medal (13)

Distinguished Flying Cross (3)

Bronze Star

Silver Star

Flight Info

F-100D
F-105D
F-106
F-4 C/D/E

100 Missions North Vietnam, F-105D, completed September 1966, Korat AB, Thailand.

Military & Civilian Education

Civilian Education:

  • University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR 2 Years
  • University of NM, Portales, NM 6 Months